Title
An ordinance determining the necessity of acquiring real property for construction, operation, and maintenance of public facilities on a portion of the property located at 8430 FM 2757, Forney, Texas, 75126, authorizing appropriation of the real property and/or the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire the real property for public use, and delegating authority to initiate condemnation proceedings to the City Manager.
Body
As part of the Talia residential development project, the City is requiring the extension of a sewer main along FM 2757 to connect with the main sewer system for the area. There is no other system in this area to accommodate the development. The project area has been identified as the most technically feasible path for public facilities, including water mains, sewer mains, communication cables, maintenance roads, and associated appurtenances along FM 2757. The proposed ordinance authorizes staff to continue negotiations and, if necessary, initiate condemnation proceedings.
Section 2206.053 of the Texas Government Code mandates specific wording for a motion to initiate condemnation proceedings. Staff will furnish the appropriate wording at the Council meeting.
Recommended/Desired Action
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance.
Attachment(s)
Ordinance
Drafter
Cliff Keheley
Head of Department
Cliff Keheley